Forest County Bridge Report Card
Forest County scores 40 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Forest County, Pennsylvania
Forest County has 72 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 10 rated poor and 8 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 13.9% is above the 12.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,050 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Forest County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 40/100 (F). The county has 72 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 10 in poor condition and 8 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,050 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 13.9% | 27.8 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 14.4% of measured traffic | 10.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 11.1% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 52 years vs 48 nationally | 1.8 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 28,175 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 13.9% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 12.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 11.1% |
| Average Bridge Age | 52 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 4,050 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Forest County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR 62 over Over Prather Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,581 | 1926 |
| SR 36 Col.drake Hy over Over Hunter Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,381 | 1959 |
| SR 3004 Nebraska over Over Tionesta Dam Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 284 | 1933 |
| Elm Street over Over Tionesta Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 275 | 1919 |
| SR 666 D Zeis HWY over Over Upper Sheriff Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 139 | 1983 |
| T-328 Queen RD over Over East Hickory Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1910 |
| SR 2002 Forest RD over Over Coleman Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1934 |
| T-372 over Over Tionesta Creek Br. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1991 |
| Fr 124 over Spring Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1975 |
| T-316 over Over Hemlock Creek Br. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1996 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.